March 2002
One of Nazarbayev's Opposition Leaders Seeks Asylum in the French Embassy
Ghulam Jan Zakiyev, a leader of Kazakhstan's opposition party, has taken refuge in the French embassy to avoid arrest and demands an end to political…
Has One of Al-Qaeda's Leaders Been Arrested in Pakistan?
This article discusses the arrest of a suspect in Pakistan believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda. Investigators are trying to confirm if this individual is…
Suicide Bomber Injures Thirty-Two People
A suicide bomber in Tel Aviv injured 32 people, with five in critical condition. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility, while Yasser Arafat remains under…
Several News About Iranians in America - 2002-03-30
The article reports on various incidents involving Iranians in America, including an engineer's ambitious project in Senegal, a death, drug-related arrests, and a case of…
Friendly Fire Causes Death of American Soldier
The first American soldier killed in Afghanistan, Private First Class Stanley Harriman, died from friendly fire rather than enemy action. This incident highlights the dangers…
Continued Imprisonment of Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-30
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph and Voice of America, remains imprisoned in Zimbabwe despite no longer being deemed a threat to public…
International Assistance for the Establishment of a National Army in Afghanistan - 2002-03-29
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has urged international donors to help Afghanistan build a national army. Concurrently, U.S. forces are collaborating with Pakistan to target…
Arrest of a Drug Trafficker in Mexico - 2002-03-29
Adan Medrano, a dangerous drug trafficker linked to the Gulf Cartel, was arrested in Mexico. He is wanted in the U.S. for threats against drug…
Trial Date Set for Daniel Pearl Murderers
A Pakistani court has scheduled the trial for April 5 for those accused of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl. Four individuals are currently…
Explosives Found in a Palestinian Ambulance - 2002-03-28
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian suspected of terrorism and found explosives in an ambulance near Ramallah. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian…
Mine Explosion Near Kandahar
A mine explosion near Kandahar resulted in the death of one U.S. soldier and injury to another during training. The incident highlights ongoing military operations…
Suicide of the Shooter at the City Council - 2002-03-28
A man named Richard Dern shot and killed 8 people at a city council meeting in Nanterre, France, and later committed suicide while in police…
Journalist Arrested in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-28
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph, was arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing false information and inciting unrest under a new security law.…
Continued Media Censorship in Iran - 2002-03-27
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports ongoing media censorship and journalist arrests in Iran during 2001. Payman Pejman from Voice of America covers this issue.…
Shooting and Massacre in France - 2002-03-27
A shooting at a city council meeting in the suburbs of Paris resulted in at least eight deaths and 30 injuries. The shooter was apprehended…
Chinese Authorities Arrest Underground Catholic Bishop
Chinese authorities have arrested Bishop Jia Zhiguo, an underground Catholic leader, at his home in Zhengding. The Cardinal Kung Foundation reported the arrest, while local…
One of the Senior Leaders of Kashmir Separatist Groups Arrested
Yasin Malik, a senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, was arrested by Indian police under anti-terrorism laws. His arrest followed the apprehension…
South Korean State Electric Company to Dismiss Over Three Thousand Striking Workers - 2002-03-26
The South Korean state electric company plans to fire over three thousand striking workers who did not comply with a government deadline. This follows a…
Arrest of Leftists in Colombia - 2002-03-24
Two suspected leftist rebels were arrested in Colombia for their involvement in a plane hijacking and the kidnapping of Senator Jorge Turbay. This incident has…
Pervez Musharraf: We Must Win the War on Terror at Any Cost - 2002-03-24
Pervez Musharraf emphasized the necessity of winning the war on terror during a speech on Pakistan's National Day, proposing reforms in public security agencies. This…
Espionage for Israel - 2002-03-23
An Egyptian engineer, Sharif Al-Filali, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for espionage for Israel after being previously acquitted. The retrial was prompted…
Conviction of Syrian Parliament Member
Mamon al-Humsi, a Syrian parliament member and government critic, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his criticisms of the government. His conviction…
Friendly Basketball Match in Kabul Turns Violent - 2002-03-22
A friendly basketball game in Kabul escalated into violence when an Afghan spectator attacked an American player, leading to a shooting incident involving an Afghan…
Kuwait's Strong Criticism of Iraq - 2002-03-22
Kuwait criticized Iraq for not releasing a Kuwaiti man who entered Iraq accidentally. Iraq proposed a prisoner exchange, which Kuwait rejected, asserting that all Iraqi…
China's Government Persecutes Muslim Uyghur Minority - 2002-03-22
Amnesty International has reported that the Chinese government is persecuting the Uyghur Muslim minority, detaining thousands under the pretext of combating terrorism. This situation raises…
Turkish Police Attack Kurds During Nowruz Celebrations - 2002-03-22
Turkish police clashed with Kurdish protesters during Nowruz celebrations, resulting in injuries and one death in Mersin. Approximately 100 arrests were made in Istanbul as…
Senior Members of Al-Qaeda and Taliban to be Tried in Special Military Committees - 2002-03-22
Senior members of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are set to be tried in special military committees as promised by U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.…
Syrian MP and Government Opponent Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Mamon al-Homsi, a Syrian MP and government critic, was sentenced to five years in prison for his criticisms of the government. His arrest and sentencing…
Abu Anis al-Libi is not a senior leader of Al-Qaeda - March 21, 2002
A militant captured in Sudan, initially thought to be a senior Al-Qaeda leader, is actually a mid-level operative. This information was confirmed by U.S. officials…
The U.S. Requests Sudan to Extradite Al-Libi, Close Associate of Osama Bin Laden
The U.S. has requested Sudan to extradite Abu Anas al-Libi, a close associate of Osama Bin Laden, to Egypt. Al-Libi is implicated in significant terrorist…
Bush Administration Urges Sudan to Hand Over Senior Al-Qaeda Leader to Egypt - 2002-03-20
The Bush administration has requested Sudan to extradite Abu Anis al-Libi, a senior Al-Qaeda leader, to Egypt for interrogation. Al-Libi is linked to significant terrorist…
A Senior U.S. Intelligence Analyst Admits to Being a Cuban Spy for 16 Years - 2002-03-20
Ana Belen Montes, a senior U.S. intelligence analyst, confessed to spying for Cuba for 16 years while working at the Department of Defense. She faces…
Arrest of Two Senior UNITA Leaders - 2002-03-20
Two senior leaders of the UNITA rebel group in Angola have been arrested by government forces. This follows the death of their leader, Jonas Savimbi,…
Burma's Military Government Claims to Have Interrogated Over One Hundred Individuals
The military government of Burma has interrogated over one hundred people related to a coup conspiracy involving former dictator Ne Win's family. Ne Win and…
The U.S. Accepts Yugoslavia's Official Apology - 2002-03-19
The U.S. accepted an official apology from Yugoslavia after an American diplomat was detained and reportedly mistreated by Yugoslav security forces. The incident involved a…
Momčilo Perišić, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia Resigns
Momčilo Perišić resigned as Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister due to a spying incident that created political friction with the U.S. He waived his parliamentary immunity…
Bishop of Cali in Colombia Shot Dead by Armed Individuals - 2002-03-18
Isaias Duarte, the bishop of Cali, Colombia, was shot dead by armed individuals, possibly linked to drug traffickers. Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the attack…
The Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia May Be Accused of Spying for the U.S.
The Yugoslav Army may accuse Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Miodrag Pristich of espionage for the U.S. after he and an American diplomat were arrested during…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report from Germany (March 17, 2002): Interview with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Transitional Cabinet
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's transitional government, discussed key issues including Afghanistan's foreign policy, the closure of a political office in Iran,…
Bomb Explosion in Islamabad - March 17, 2002
A bomb explosion in a Protestant church in Islamabad killed five people, including the wife and daughter of an American diplomat, and injured 45 others.…
Presence of Egyptian Citizens in Guantanamo - 2002-03-16
Egypt has confirmed for the first time that some of its citizens are detained in Guantanamo among suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban members. The Egyptian Minister…
A Senior Member of the Abu Sayyaf Group Arrested
A senior member of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, Munib Asa, was arrested in Zamboanga, Philippines. He was directly involved with the group, which is…
Arrests of Celebrators of Chaharshanbe Suri in Iran - 2002-03-14
In Tehran, several individuals celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri were arrested or injured a week before Nowruz. The celebrations coincide with a period of mourning for Shia…
Arrest of Taliban Members in Kuwait - 2002-03-13
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested seven Afghan men who illegally entered the country and are linked to the Taliban. They reportedly confessed to being part of…
Siege of Ramallah - 2002-03-13
Israeli forces are besieging Ramallah following a deadly assault that killed over 30 Palestinians. The situation escalated with clashes between Israeli soldiers and armed Palestinians,…
Ten Injured in a Football Match in Greece - 2002-03-12
A violent clash among football fans in Xanthi, Greece, led to at least 10 injuries before a match between Olympiacos and Xanthi. The police arrested…
Israel Still Does Not Allow Arafat to Travel Abroad - 2002-03-12
Israel continues to restrict Yasser Arafat's travel despite claims of allowing him freedom of movement within Palestinian-controlled areas. The situation escalated with Israeli forces conducting…
Will Yasser Arafat Be Allowed to Attend the Arab Leaders Meeting in Beirut?
In the wake of Israeli attacks on Palestinian refugee camps, significant casualties have occurred, prompting questions about Yasser Arafat's participation in an upcoming Arab leaders…
Son-in-law and three grandsons of Ne Win arrested in Burma
Ne Win's son-in-law and three grandsons have been arrested in Burma amid allegations of a coup attempt against the government. The arrests are part of…
Coup in Burma - 2002-03-12
A failed coup attempt in Burma involved the son-in-law and grandsons of former dictator Ne Win, who planned to kidnap three top leaders to establish…
Israeli Forces Enter Three Palestinian-Controlled Areas in Gaza and the West Bank - 2002-03-12
Israeli forces have entered multiple Palestinian-controlled areas in Gaza and the West Bank, resulting in clashes that led to casualties, including the death of a…
Israeli Gunship Helicopters Attack Ramallah - 2002-03-11
Israeli gunship helicopters attacked Ramallah following two suicide attacks in Israel that killed 14 people. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades and Hamas claimed responsibility for the…
Burma's Army is Being Purged - 2002-03-11
The military government of Burma is initiating a significant purge within its army following the thwarting of a coup linked to former dictator Ne Win's…
At least 14 killed in two suicide attacks inside Israel
Two suicide attacks in Israel resulted in at least 14 deaths, with one bombing in Jerusalem and gunfire in Netanya. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade and…
Mexican Police Arrest Leader of the Country's Largest Drug Trafficking Cartel - 2002-03-10
Mexican police arrested Benjamin Arellano Felix, the leader of the largest drug cartel, without any gunfire. His arrest is seen as a significant victory for…
U.S. Special Envoy's Visit to the Middle East - 2002-03-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has dropped his precondition for ceasefire talks with Palestinians, stating negotiations will proceed despite ongoing violence. This development coincides with…
US State Department Human Rights Report Criticizes Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-05
The US State Department's 2001 Human Rights Report criticizes Israel and Palestine while also highlighting severe human rights violations in Iraq and Iran. It notes…
Five Algerians to be Tried in Germany
Five Algerians are set to stand trial in Germany for allegedly plotting a bombing at a Christmas market in France. Their connections to Al-Qaeda have…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noorizadeh, March 4, 2002
Dr. Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the recent statement by former Iranian parliamentary representatives regarding Tehran-Washington relations and the implications of the Islamic Republic's actions in response…
Human Rights Record in Burma - 2002-03-05
The military government of Burma has rejected a recent U.S. human rights report, labeling it as inaccurate. The report highlights severe human rights abuses in…
Ezzatollah Sahabi Released on Bail from Prison
Ezzatollah Sahabi, a notable Iranian dissident, has been released from prison after a year following the payment of bail by his family. His imprisonment was…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…
Creation of a Database of Genetic or Hereditary Profiles of Terrorism Suspects
U.S. officials are considering a proposal to create a genetic database of arrested terrorism suspects to improve identification efforts. This initiative is being reviewed by…
Police Attack Main Opposition Party in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-02
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe has accused the police of violently raiding their offices, resulting in injuries to members. This incident occurs ahead of…
Leader of Pakistan's Islamic Party Released
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami party, has been released on bail after four months in detention for organizing protests against U.S. military actions…